Table Grapes Shine This Season and Trade Talks Loom: Insights from the AgNet News Hour This Monday’s AgNet News Hour kicks off with sunshine, good vibes, and a full slate…
Republicans Urge Legal Fix for Ag Workforce
…pragmatism, especially in labor-intensive sectors like farming. Pressure Mounts as Ag Industry Seeks Labor Certainty The call for reform reflects growing concerns from farmers and agricultural producers across the country…
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
…grapes, they have to come here.” Navigating Labor and Immigration Complexities Labor availability has remained stable for now, though Wade recalled a scare in January when ICE activity caused some…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…Table Grape Commission, growers are optimistic about 2025. In a recent interview with Nick Papagni on “The Ag Meter,” LeMay shared insights into crop conditions, export dynamics, and pressing labor…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…could hit $7–$8 per gallon in California. With agricultural freight unable to pass costs to end consumers, many haulers are being squeezed. “The ag industry, we’re price takers, not price…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 07-18-25
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AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…the future. 🎧 Subscribe to the AgNet News Hour on your favorite podcast app and follow @AgNetWest on social media for daily updates. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Monday, 07-14-25
Facing Crisis Mode with Resilience: California Fruit Growers Speak Out on AgNet News Hour In today’s AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill bring Central Valley energy to…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
…of the most pressing issues in California agriculture: the ongoing farm labor shortage and its ties to immigration policy. Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry Hopeful—but Realistic—Outlook…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…labor demands of the agricultural sector. Though Whitney’s invention is often linked to broader economic and social consequences, particularly the expansion of slavery in the South, it undeniably marked a…
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing…
Hilton Slams Solar on Farmland, Pledges Support for California Ag
California at a Crossroads: Steve Hilton Talks Ag, Energy, and Leadership In a wide-ranging interview with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton laid out his vision for California…
AgNet News Hour: Citrus Expo Preview, USDA Snap Crackdown, and Chad Bianco’s Bold Vision for California Ag
…ag-curious, today’s AgNet News Hour is packed with timely updates and bold ideas. Subscribe to the AgNet West podcast on your favorite app. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Farming Innovation and Rural Sustainability: Inside The Reservoir
The Reservoir: A New Vision for the Future of Agriculture Nick Papagni of The Ag Meter recently spoke with Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, a forward-thinking agricultural incubator focused…